Yellow-fronted Barbet
Psilopogon flavifrons
The Yellow-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons) is a rare asian barbet found only in Sri Lanka, weighing about 59 g. The yellow-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet, which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests, wetlands, plantations and rural gardens up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
About the Yellow-fronted Barbet
The yellow-fronted barbet is an Asian barbet, which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka, where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests, wetlands, plantations and rural gardens up to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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How to identify it
It has green plumage with a yellow crown and blue patches below the eyes, on the throat and the chin. It is 21–22 cm (8.3–8.7 in) long and weighs 57–60 g (2.0–2.1 oz). It feeds on berries, fruits and occasionally insects. It nests in a tree hole, where it lays 2-3 eggs.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Yellow-fronted Barbet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-fronted Barbet?
- It has green plumage with a yellow crown and blue patches below the eyes, on the throat and the chin. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-fronted Barbet?
- The Yellow-fronted Barbet is a small sized bird weighing about 59 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-fronted Barbet?
- The Yellow-fronted Barbet is endemic to Sri Lanka, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-fronted Barbet?
- The Yellow-fronted Barbet is most easily confused with the Green-eared Barbet, the Red-throated Barbet and the Golden-whiskered Barbet.
- Is the Yellow-fronted Barbet endangered?
- The Yellow-fronted Barbet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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